English 11 Blocks 1/2: Homework for Monday

• If not finished, finished these questions for ...
• “The Jade Peony” (p. 109)
• 1. In 3-4 sentences, explain one major theme from the story. (2)
• 2. There are many beautiful phrases or images in this story. Write one down as a quote and explain why you find it so moving. (2)
• 3. Describe two conflicts in this story. What kind of conflicts are they? (2)
• 4. What is personified in p. 115? Explain! (Personification is a non-human thing or concept that’s treated/described as if it were human.) (2)
• 5. What does Sek-Lung discover at the end of the story? What does it symbolize?  (2)
• Did you miss today's "The Sound of Hollyhocks" reading quiz? Consider plot, conflict, characters, narrative p.o.v., and the symbolism of the hollyhocks.
• Our first comparison essay will be due next Friday, Oct. 12. We will have no more class time for the essay, so this will be your homework.
• The topic for the essay is as follows: Compare and contrast the movie Beyond the Reach with the original novel, Deathwatch.
• Use a standard font at 12 or 14 size. Please use double or 1.5 space between lines.
• Print it out before class!
• If not finished, complete the following paragraph for "Gentlemen, Your Verdict". You may want to read these notes on point of view, too.
• In a full paragraph, explain Commander Oram's dilemma and his solution. Do you agree with it?

English 12 Block 3: Homework for Monday

• Read Leo Tolstoy's "How much land does a man need?" Be ready for a comprehension quiz on Monday. Focus on plot, characters, themes, and didactic elements. Also, review these notes on didactic writing.
• Did you write the quiz for Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour"? Review the plot, character, themes, setting and irony of the story.
• If not finished, complete the following paragraph for "Say Yes":
• In a full paragraph, explain whether or not the husband is racist.

English 9 Linear: Homework for Monday

• Finish your second technology paragraph, How does technology undermine our lives? as well as the first technology paragraph, How does technology enhance our lives? Finish both for Monday.
• Make sure each paragraph is printed out before class! Go to the library beforehand!
• Each paragraph needs a title and your name.
• Designate one paragraph (presumably your best) for a "deep mark". I will mark this in detail out of /24. The other paragraph should be designated for a "quick mark". I'll quickly peruse it and give you a score out of /10. Your total mark will therefore be /34.
• For the "deep mark" paragraph, you can add up to four bonus words from our 3 spelling lists. Each word can be used only once. If you use each word properly, I'll give you a half mark bonus, for a total of 2 extra marks on top of the /24. Make sure you underline or highlight each of these four bonus words.